Bluey
Submitted: Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 at 17:49
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Footloose
Son in construction tells me that he's yet to be issued with a bluey.
A traffic ticket ?
A swag, as a polite way of telling him to POQ ?
Apparently it's an item of clothing that keeps them warm when out in winters chill and working at heights.
My question is, can anyone elaborate further ?
Where can one buy them ...
camping stores ?
Reply By: Kev M (NSW) - Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 at 17:53
Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 at 17:53
The only thing I know as a clothing Bluey is a Jackie Howe/Blue Bonds Singlet
Kev
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Follow Up By: Footloose - Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 at 17:58
Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 at 17:58
Thanks Kev, but I just found out it's a jacket, made from woool and poly, sometimes referred to as the Tasmanian bluey.
Apparently very warm, which is why my thoughts turned to it :))
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Follow Up By: Kev M (NSW) - Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 at 18:00
Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 at 18:00
Another Tasmanian invention, I thought that a Jackie Howe would be a bit cool in winter LOL
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Reply By: Member - John - Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 at 17:59
Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 at 17:59
Footloose, they can be purchased at Safety Clothing stores or Aussies etc. John
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Reply By: Member - Mark E (VIC) - Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 at 18:00
Reply By: The Explorer - Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 at 18:20
Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 at 18:20
Hello - one of
mine is made by this mob
www.agmer.com/
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Reply By: Footloose - Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 at 18:27
Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 at 18:27
Many thanks to all who replied. I now know more about clothing than I really need to know...but am in the process of replacing some of my winter gear so the knowledge will come in handy.
Cheers
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Reply By: Member RayJen Paj05 (NSW) - Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 at 18:45
Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 at 18:45
Footy, I used to be HR Manager of a Tasmanian mining company on the West Coast.
Got a log of claims once from a union for 2 billy goats a year. Seems the secretary should have typed 'bluey coats' ! LOL
So yes, they are extremely warm & thick like duffle coats but denser. Needed in west coast climate where snow etc comes without much warning.
All the best, Ray
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Reply By: Muzzgit [WA] - Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 at 18:59
Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 at 18:59
They used to be known as a "Norwellan Bluey". There were two long styles that were heavy 34oz fabric [90% wool 10% nylon] and the shorter style [like a bomber jacket] was 21oz fabric. They were unlined which made them itchy to wear.
Now you only get them in 2 lengths and most have a cotton flannel lining. The really long style went out of fashion.
Now they are known as a 34oz bluey [long style] and 21oz bluey [short style] and can be custom made by the company listed above with polar fleece lining for cold climes.
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Follow Up By: Member - bushfix - Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 at 19:07
Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 at 19:07
This is correct, and I still have
mine, from 1993
got it back in my tower climbing days in telecom. They were the best windproof climbing jacket you could get.
This is a button up jobbie and is good too as when climbing structures we needed to get our knees up to our chin sometimes, a zip up would not allow this. I have a similar from Protector safety but it is a zip up and nowhere near as warm.
"Genuine Australian Bluey
Waterproofed
Made in Australia by Norwellan
34 ounces
85% wool, 15% polyester
Dry Clean Only"
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Reply By: Willem - Monday, Jun 18, 2007 at 09:19
Monday, Jun 18, 2007 at 09:19
Well waddya know?
The missus bought be a jacket at the Op
Shop the other day for $12 and I have worn it a few times. It is bue and nice and warm. Never really looked as to who made it but this morning when I got it out of the cupboard there it is Australian Bluey Company. Made in
Geelong!
I am going to need it today!!
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Footloose - Monday, Jun 18, 2007 at 09:25
Monday, Jun 18, 2007 at 09:25
Your missus is an excellent shopper. Those things cost a small fortune.
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Reply By: bigcol - Monday, Jun 18, 2007 at 10:27
Monday, Jun 18, 2007 at 10:27
Well in Queensland , not sure about the other states a Blue Card is often referred to as a Bluey.
In the Construction industry in QLD no Blue Card
no entry onto the work site. It is an industry safety induction card
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Follow Up By: Footloose - Monday, Jun 18, 2007 at 11:12
Monday, Jun 18, 2007 at 11:12
Thanks mate, but I don't think he meant that. Any more cards and tickets and he'd need to pull a trailer :))
However, I didnt know that so thanks.
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Follow Up By: Kev M (NSW) - Monday, Jun 18, 2007 at 11:53
Monday, Jun 18, 2007 at 11:53
It is also known as a Red Card in Vic and a Green Card in NSW. All three states (QLD, NSW, VIC) have agreed that you only have to hold one of them to work in any of those states.
Saves a day of going through the same stuff for each state.
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Follow Up By: honestjohn - Monday, Jun 18, 2007 at 17:53
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Kev M
I am in constrution in Brissy and am pretty sure a blue card is for QLD. only
cheers Honest John
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Follow Up By: honestjohn - Monday, Jun 18, 2007 at 17:53
Monday, Jun 18, 2007 at 17:53
Kev M
I am in construction in Brissy and am pretty sure a blue card is for QLD. only
cheers Honest John
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